VANDERBIJLPARK – Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko visited Phuthulla Primary School this morning to support a full-scale school health programme aimed at removing health barriers that hinder children’s education.
The MEC joined the Sedibeng School Health Teams to oversee full medical screenings for learners. These check-ups are designed to find problems that often go unnoticed and can stop a child from doing well in class.
During the visit, health teams checked learners for eyesight and hearing challenges that affect concentration and school performance.
The health drive wasn’t just about check-ups. Nurses also gave out two very important vaccines. The HPV vaccine to protect young girls against cervical cancer, as well as the Tdap booster dose, which guards against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough.
Nkomo-Ralehoko didn’t just spend time with the medical teams, she also sat down with teachers. They discussed the daily challenges the school faces and looked at ways to ensure learners receive quality education in a healthy and supportive environment.
“I am at Phuthulla Primary School in Vanderbijlpark, supporting school health teams as they conduct comprehensive health screenings and interventions aimed at identifying and addressing health barriers that affect learning. I am working together with educators to find solutions that help our learners get the quality education they deserve,” she said.
